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Friday, July 4th, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thirteen vendors gathered at Orange Beach Waterfront Park on June 29 for a pop-up farmers market organized by the Orange Beach Parks and Recreation Department, offering fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, planters, and honey. Events coordinator Kristin Hatcher said the first market was a success and future pop-ups may be scheduled — if residents respond positively. Gulf Coast Media
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Less than two days after Amtrak announced the Mardi Gras service start date, the first train leaving Mobile at 6:30 a.m. Monday, August 18, has sold out— the return train from New Orleans at 4:30 p.m. that day is also sold out. UTV 44
- ➤ Cinemex Holdings USA filed for bankruptcy for the second time in five years and said it will keep its 28 dine-in theaters operating while continuing to pay employees. The company expects to restructure with support from its secured lender and emerge from bankruptcy proceedings in early Q3 — according to its latest release. WKRG News 5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Jodi Jobe filmed a shark near Orange Beach that caused beachgoers to rush for shore — her husband Andrew captured aerial footage — and no one was hurt. AL.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Alabama first responders and medical professionals advised residents to use caution with fireworks during today’s Independence Day celebrations — they recalled past injury trends and stressed keeping water and a fire extinguisher nearby to prevent burns and fires. NBC 15
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The Bigger & Better Summer Bash
11 PM – 4 AM — 351 St Francis St, Mobile, AL — Paid venue parking — Get ready for a night filled with music, food, games, and fun at the ultimate summer party.
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Forever Ozzy - Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath
7-8:30 p.m. — Soul Kitchen Music Hall — Tickets starting at $18 — Experience a tribute to rock legends Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath in Mobile.
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Dementia and Future Planning Seminar
10-11 a.m. — Via Health, Fitness and Enrichment Center — Free entry — Learn about legal and financial planning for dementia at this informative seminar.
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Alabama Launchpad Regional Meetup: Mobile
4:30-6 p.m. — Innovation Portal — Free entry — Connect with local entrepreneurs and discover growth opportunities for your startup.
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14th Annual Dauphin Street Vault
8 a.m. – 9 p.m. — Downtown Mobile Alliance — $80 early-bird registration — Experience the thrill of pole vaulting at one of the oldest street events in America.
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Light of Life Festival 2025
12-5:30 p.m. — The Grounds — Free admission — Celebrate community with live music, local vendors, and family-friendly activities.
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Pretty Tied Up (Guns N’ Roses Tribute)
8-9:30 p.m. — The Merry Widow — $23.76 — Rock out to the iconic hits of Guns N' Roses performed by tribute band Pretty Tied Up.
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